The challenge facing Magura’s development department in Germany was clear and concise: to build the world’s fastest brake for the road. It had to be extremely light, provide greater braking power than any other road bike brake before it, yet still be capable of exact and smooth control. It also sets new standards in terms of aerodynamics for Triathlon and Time Trial machines. In order to trump here, Magura brought on board the Canadian bike manufacturer, Cervélo, for its exceptional expertise in aerodynamics. After more than one and a half-years of intense development, Magura had now created the braking revolution for Triathlon and Time Trial: Magura presents the RT8 TT
Speed management à la MAGURA: The one who brakes later stays fast longer. As a hydraulic rim brake, the RT8 TT has a crucial advantage over comparable mechanical braking systems. Friction losses are considerably lower allowing greater efficiency. This feature allows optimal control, the slightest of touches is required to produce a high braking power. The carbon brake levers save precious weight, as do the light and extremely stiff aluminum brake bodies. The result of collaboration with the experts at Cervélo is an aerodynamic, controllable, fatigue free hydraulic racing brake system weighing only 495 grams and providing up to 50% more power than a cable brake.
FEATURES
Weight: 495 g / 1.09 lbs. (front and rear complete system weight)
Colour: Black with white-red print
Material: Carbon/Aluminium
Rigid aluminium brake bodies and Ergonomic carbon brake levers for direct power transmission
Technical features: Fully hydraulic, rim brake
Deceleration (m/s²) according to DIN 79100: 6.4
Pad wear adjustment: No, but pressure-point adjustment with Allen key 2.5
Transmission: MAGURA Royal Blood mineral oil
Brake lever: Forged aluminium
Lever blade: Carbon
Reach adjust: No, but pressure-point adjustment with Allen key 2.5
RT Caliper mount: Central bolt
Field of application: Triathlon/ Time Trialling
Maintenance-free braking system: Not affected by dirt and water and easy to maintain
Guarantee: 5-year leak proof warranty after online registration on magura.com
Designed and manufactured in Germany
MAGURA has always been a pioneer of hydraulic brakes for bikes producing the first widely accepted stoppers as early as 1987. The knowledge gained from over 60 years of experience developing brakes for BMW motorcycles made the technology transfer possible.
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